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Epsom and Ewell

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Epsom and Ewell supports 32,445 workplace jobs with median earnings 30% above the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 299th of 391 local authorities.

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Population

83,288

↑ 12.1%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

32,445

Median Annual Earnings

£43,006

16th of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£358,167

↑ 1.8%15th of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£57,371

299th of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 83,288. Population has grown by 12.1% over five years, above the England rate of 11.4%.

Population

83,288

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

61.7%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

20.2%

Over 65

18.1%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £43,006 are significantly above the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£43,006

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

N/A

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

Gender pay gap data is not available for this area (likely suppressed due to small sample size).

Gender Pay Gap

N/A

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Epsom and Ewell's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Arts, entertainment & recreation (LQ 2.11) and Professional, scientific & technical (LQ 1.82). Professional, scientific & technical shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Accommodation & food service underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Human health & social work

Most Specialised

Arts, entertainment & recreation

England: LQ 2.11

Fastest Growing

Professional, scientific & technical

Specialised Sectors

5

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Epsom and Ewell vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £358,167 is significantly above the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£358,167

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Epsom and Ewell to England and Great Britain averages.

Epsom and Ewell's median earnings of £43,006 are 31% significantly above the England average of £32,909. House prices are 31% significantly above the England median. The claimant rate of 2.2% is lower than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£43,006

England: £32,909(31% above)
GB: £32,401(33% above)

Median house price

£358,167

England: £274,076(31% above)
GB: £269,841(33% above)

Claimant rate

2.2%

England: 3.6%(1.4pp lower)
GB: 3.5%(1.3pp lower)

GVA per job

£57,371

England: £61,178(6% below)
GB: £61,125(6% below)

Working-age population

61.7%

England: 62.1%
GB: 61.9%

Population change (5yr)

12.1%

England: 11.5%(0.6pp higher)
GB: 10.3%(1.8pp higher)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (England: 294 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.